Paul's Kodak Smart Picture Frame Page

So, like me, you bought a Kodak Smart Picture Frame somewhere, thinking you could use it to display pictures stored on a CF card, only to find that (a) you can't do that until you register the device, and (b) you can't register the device?! Well, no need to fret - thanks to some helpful people at Kodak, I was able to unlock the frame and actually use it. Here's what they had to say when I asked for some help:

Greetings Paul,

Thank you for your recent visit to the Kodak web site and question about
the KODAK Smart Picture Frame.

You are receiving this email because:
1.	You would like to use your frame as a standalone compact flashcard
viewer only.
2.	Your frame has never been registered.

To render your frame a standalone compact flashcard viewer, a new
version of firmware must be loaded.  You will need:

1.	A 4MB (or larger) compact flashcard
2.	A compact flashcard reader on your computer
3.	The attached file

If you have any difficulty following the instructions given, please
respond to this email.  More detailed instructions will be provided, or
we will help in any other way necessary.  Depending on the
compatibility of our email systems, the attached file may be
inaccessible; in which case, it will be sent by another system.

Step 1:  Download the attached cydatd.sbu file onto a compact flashcard
You must create this directory structure on the compact flashcard:
driveID:\Weave\System\cydatd.sbu.  To do this, create a folder on the
compact flashcard named Weave.  With the Weave folder open, create a 
folder named System.  (Therefore, the System folder exists within the
Weave folder.)  With the System folder open, detach the attached file to
the compact flashcards System folder.

Step 2:  Load the firmware into the frame
Plug the frames power cord into a functional outlet.  Leave the power 
cord disconnected from the frame for now.  Insert the compact flashcard
with the proper directory structure.  Hold the frame so that the compact
flashcard/slot is facing up with the opposite side pressed securely into
your lap.
While firmly holding the Pictures/Channels button in, plug the power 
cord into the frame.  Hold the Pictures/Channels button in until the
frame screen flashes and you see the following message displayed on the
frame:  You have entered the Upgrade Code.  Press the Share! Button 
to begin.

When you can watch the frame for a few moments, press the Share! button
on the top of the frame.  You will see messages displayed that indicate
the upgrade is being loaded, and asking you to wait.  You will then see
a message that the software is being upgraded.  Finally, the screen will
flash green and then go black.
Press the Menu button to turn the frame back on.
If you receive any error messages, just remove the compact flash card, 
unplug the frame and begin again.

Step 3:  Confirm the firmware was loaded
In Step 1, set the current time and click OK.  Click OK for Step 2.  The
Kodak Smart Picture Frame Splash Screen will appear and then the onboard
pictures will be displayed (unless you have already deleted them).
Press the Menu button.  Using an arrow key, select Advanced and press
OK.
In the lower right corner of this screen you should see:
cdr.01.03.01.011011

If you need to reply to this email, please reply 'with history' (include
any previous e-mail) so we can expedite our service to you. If you have
future questions about Kodak products or services, please be sure to
revisit our web site as we are continually adding information to enhance
our services.

Regards,

Bonnie M.
Kodak Technical Service and Support